Fivem

The Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 pairing presents a study in contrasts within the Fivem benchmark database. The CPU is a modern, high-core-count part, while the GPU is a legacy Pascal architecture card. The measured frame rates show a system that is heavily influenced by the graphics card’s limits, particularly at higher resolutions, yet the CPU provides a sturdy foundation for high-refresh-rate play at 1080p.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, giving it substantial single-thread capability that is often relevant for game logic and physics in multiplayer environments like Fivem. The processor’s L3 cache is 24 MB shared, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, though the benchmark data does not specify which was used.

In synthetic tests, the CPU posts strong numbers. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 24491, and its single-core score is 2064. Geekbench results show a multi-core score of 16673 and a single-core score of 2491. The Passmark multi-thread score is 38682, with a single-thread score of 4270. These figures place the CPU in the 90th percentile among all tested CPUs, indicating very high overall processing power.

However, the frame rate data in Fivem reveals that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 131 FPS average. This is a high frame rate, but it is not exceptionally high for a CPU of this caliber, suggesting that the GPU is already limiting performance even at this low resolution and preset. The CPU’s headroom is further evidenced by its nearest rivals in the database. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H has an average score of 48698, which is a delta of -0.2% from the i5-14600K’s average of 48618. The AMD EPYC 4345P scores 48470 (+0.3%), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX scores 48287 (+0.7%). These are all very close matches, but the i5-14600K’s architecture is geared toward consumer workloads with high clock speeds, which typically aids frame pacing.

The CPU’s performance in Fivem is best understood as a stable platform. The data shows that the processor can deliver high average FPS, but the measured results are capped by the GPU in most scenarios. The 131 FPS at 1080p Low is the highest average recorded for this combo, and it is likely that a more powerful GPU could push this number higher, given the CPU’s benchmark scores. The CPU’s role here is to avoid being a limiting factor, and it succeeds in that regard, though it does not demonstrably boost the frame rates beyond what the GPU allows.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is an older graphics card from the Pascal generation, built on a 16 nm process at TSMC. It features 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus, with a memory bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s. The GPU’s base clock is 1506 MHz, with a boost clock of 1683 MHz. It has 1920 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The card’s FP32 performance is 6.463 TFLOPS.

In the context of Fivem, the GTX 1070’s age shows. Its Passmark G3D score is 13498, which places it in the 47th percentile among all GPUs. This is a mid-range result for a card that was once high-end. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD FirePro W5000 (avg score 9803, delta -0.2%), NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (9832, -0.5%), NVIDIA Tesla M10 (9724, +0.6%), and NVIDIA Tesla C2070 (9716, +0.7%). The GTX 1070’s average benchmark score is 9780, which is nearly identical to these professional and mobile parts.

The GPU’s VRAM capacity of 8 GB is sufficient for Fivem at the tested settings, but the card’s raw compute power is the limiting factor. At 4K resolution with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 23, which is below playable thresholds for most users. Even at 1440p with High settings, the average is 54 FPS, which is acceptable but not smooth for competitive play. The GPU’s memory clock of 2002 MHz (8 Gbps effective) and its 256-bit bus provide adequate bandwidth, but the overall architecture is simply outdated for demanding loads.

The GTX 1070’s performance in Fivem is consistent with its benchmark percentile. It is a card that can handle 1080p gaming at high frame rates, as seen in the 82 FPS average at High settings and 131 FPS at Low settings. However, as resolution increases, the GPU’s limits become starkly apparent. The data shows a clear trend: the GPU is the dominant bottleneck at 1440p and 4K, while at 1080p, it still manages to produce playable results, though not at the level a modern mid-range card would achieve.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the Fivem benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ranks 3063 out of 3707 total tested combos. This places it in the lower 17% of all combinations, indicating that while the CPU is strong, the GPU drags the overall performance down significantly. The combo rank is a holistic measure that considers all tested resolutions and settings, and the GTX 1070’s poor performance at higher resolutions is a major factor.

The rank of 3063 suggests that most other combinations in the database, even those with weaker CPUs, outperform this pairing because they have more capable GPUs. The data shows that the GTX 1070 is a bottleneck, and the i5-14600K’s power is underutilized. For context, the GPU’s percentile rank is 47, meaning it is below average, while the CPU is in the 90th percentile. This mismatch is reflected in the combo’s overall ranking, which is far lower than what the CPU alone would suggest.

The ranking also implies that users with this combo are likely experiencing frame rates that are typical of a GTX 1070, regardless of the CPU. The CPU’s high benchmark scores do not translate into higher FPS in Fivem because the GPU cannot keep up. This is a classic case of a balanced system being held back by its weakest link, and the combo rank quantifies that imbalance. For anyone using this setup, the data indicates that upgrading the GPU would yield far greater performance gains than upgrading the CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at how this combo performs across three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings produce an average of 131 FPS, Medium settings yield 103 FPS (with a min of 88 and max of 119), High settings give 82 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 64 FPS. This shows a clear scaling pattern where each settings tier reduces performance by roughly 20-25%.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 86 FPS, Medium at 68 FPS (min 58, max 78), High at 54 FPS, and Ultra at 42 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is significant for every setting, with Low settings losing 45 FPS (from 131 to 86), and High settings losing 28 FPS (from 82 to 54). This indicates that the GPU is becoming stressed at this resolution, as the pixel count increases by 78%.

At 3840x2160, the performance falls further: Low settings average 48 FPS, Medium averages 38 FPS (min 32, max 43), High averages 30 FPS, and Ultra averages 23 FPS. The 4K resolution is clearly too demanding for the GTX 1070, as even Low settings fail to maintain 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is nearly unplayable at 23 FPS. The min and max FPS data, where available, show that Medium settings at all resolutions have a fairly tight range, suggesting consistent frame pacing, but the averages are still low.

The data also shows that at 1080p, the system is capable of high frame rates, particularly at Low and Medium settings. The 131 FPS at 1080p Low is the best result in the entire dataset. However, the jump to 1440p and 4K reveals the GPU’s limitations, with average FPS dropping by roughly 35-40% at 1440p and a further 40-50% at 4K, depending on settings.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The resolution scaling behavior is a clear indicator that the GTX 1070 is the limiting component in this pairing. From 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS at Low settings drops from 131 to 86, a reduction of 34%. At High settings, the drop is from 82 to 54, a 34% reduction as well. This consistent percentage drop across settings suggests that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are being taxed proportionally as pixel count increases.

From 1440p to 4K, the drops are even more pronounced. At Low settings, the average goes from 86 to 48, a 44% reduction. At High settings, it goes from 54 to 30, a 44% reduction as well. This non-linear scaling is typical of a GPU that is running out of computational resources. The GPU’s 256.3 GB/s memory bandwidth and 6.463 TFLOPS of FP32 performance are simply insufficient for 4K gaming.

If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar FPS at 1080p and 1440p, with a drop only at 4K. However, the data shows a steady decline from 1080p to 1440p, which indicates the GPU is already limiting performance at the lower resolution. The CPU’s high clock speed and core count are not being fully utilized, as evidenced by the fact that the FPS drops are directly correlated with the number of pixels being rendered. This is a textbook case of GPU-bound scaling, where the graphics card’s performance ceiling is the defining factor.

The data also suggests that even at 1080p, the GPU is not fully saturated, as the FPS at Low settings (131) is much higher than at Ultra (64), indicating that the GPU is doing less work at lower settings. The CPU has ample headroom to push higher frame rates, but the GPU cannot deliver them. This analysis is consistent with the combo’s low ranking, as the GPU is the primary constraint across all tested scenarios.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user’s resolution and refresh rate priorities. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers a strong balance, with an average of 103 FPS and a minimum of 88 FPS. This ensures smooth gameplay with minimal frame drops, and the 103 FPS average is sufficient for most 60Hz or 144Hz monitors. The High preset at 82 FPS is also viable, but the 21 FPS difference between Medium and High may not justify the visual upgrade for competitive players.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only option that consistently exceeds 60 FPS, with an average of 86 FPS. The Medium preset at 68 FPS is playable but may experience noticeable dips in busy scenes, as indicated by the 58 FPS minimum. For users with a 60Hz monitor, Medium is acceptable, but Low is safer for maintaining a high frame rate. The High preset at 54 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 42 FPS is not recommended for smooth play.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves a playable 60 FPS. The Low preset at 48 FPS is the best option, but it is still below the ideal threshold. Medium at 38 FPS and High at 30 FPS are increasingly less playable, and Ultra at 23 FPS is not recommended. For 4K users, the data suggests that this GPU is not suitable for Fivem at any settings, and users should either lower their resolution to 1440p or upgrade their graphics card.

Overall, the best experience per the measured rows is at 1080p with Medium settings, offering a high average FPS with a reliable minimum. For 1440p, Low settings provide the best frame rate, while 4K is not viable. The data shows that the GTX 1070 is best utilized at 1080p, where it can deliver a smooth experience at medium to high presets.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in Fivem?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the best resolution. At 1080p, the system achieves an average of 82 FPS at High settings and 131 FPS at Low settings, making it the only resolution where all presets are playable.

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 9780, which is nearly identical to the AMD FirePro W5000 (9803, delta -0.2%) and the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (9832, -0.5%). It is slightly better than the Tesla M10 (9724, +0.6%) and Tesla C2070 (9716, +0.7%).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck in this pairing?

A: The GPU is the clear bottleneck. The CPU is in the 90th percentile with strong benchmark scores, but the FPS drops consistently as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, indicating the GPU’s performance ceiling is the limiting factor.

Q: What are the FPS differences between settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 86 FPS, Medium averages 68 FPS (min 58, max 78), High averages 54 FPS, and Ultra averages 42 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 44 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Fivem?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the best average FPS is 48 at Low settings, which is below 60 FPS. Ultra settings average only 23 FPS, making 4K gaming impractical with this GPU.

Q: How does the i5-14600K’s performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-14600K has an average benchmark score of 48618. It is 0.2% slower than the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48698) and 0.8% slower than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 (48995), but 0.3% faster than the AMD EPYC 4345P (48470) and 0.7% faster than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX (48287).